Author: Scouter Mom
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How to Earn All Merit Badges
Earning all of the merit badges is an ambitious and rewarding goal for a Scout. It requires planning, dedication, and guidance. Grouping merit badges by themes, like outdoor skills or science, helps simplify the process. Older Scouts can mentor younger ones by sharing experiences and advice, while still allowing them to take the lead. Parents…
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Sharks and Minnows Game
Sharks and Minnows is a simple swimming game where one player, the shark, tries to tag others, the minnows, as they swim across the pool. Tagged minnows become sharks in the next round. The game continues until only one minnow is left. It works for all ages, with variations for skill levels. Younger Scouts can…
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Tigers in the Wild Adventure
Tigers in the Wild is one of the Tiger required adventures. For this adventure, Tiger Cubs and their adult partners learn some outdoor skills, go hiking, and participate in other outdoor activities.
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Rowing Merit Badge
The Rowing merit badge teaches Scouts how to row safely and effectively. You’ll learn important skills like basic rowing strokes, sculling, and rescuing someone from the water. Safety is a big focus, with lessons on life jackets, swamped boats, and emergencies. The badge also covers caring for boats and tying knots used in rowing. One…
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The Great Rope Escape Magic Trick
The Great Rope Escape is a skit and magic trick where two volunteers are tied together with ropes. They must try to escape without taking the loops off their wrists. After a lot of laughing and struggling, the leader steps in and reveals the simple trick to unlink them. This activity works well in Scout…
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Help for Grubmasters
The Grubmaster is in charge of buying food for the patrol on camping trips. This includes following the patrol’s menu, staying on budget, and making sure the food is packed and ready for camp. It is an important job that helps the patrol have a good experience on outings. Without food, the patrol can’t cook…
